Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing‚ 8th Edition Chapter 50: Nursing Management: Endocrine Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis‚ which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” d. “Is there any family history of acromegaly?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head
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Obesity In Children Pediatrics > Obesity In Children Key points Children and adolescents with a body mass index (BMI) above the 95th percentile for age and sex are defined as obese Obese children usually first present at routine check-ups during which weight and BMI are assessed Evaluation should include a fasting lipid profile and a fasting blood glucose level with insulin and C-peptide levels to assess degree of insulin resistance. Obese children newly diagnosed with diabetes should be evaluated
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A 56 year old obese African American female with a history of hypertension‚ hyperlipidemia‚ and hypothyroidism presented at out pulmonary department for the management of multiple recurrent episodes of bronchitis and pneumonia over the preceding two years. She denied ever smoking in the past. Chest roentgenogram was significant for multiple right upper and middle lobe‚ as well as left lower lobe bullae; which was markedly visible on the CT scan of the chest. Serum alfa-1-antitrypsin was negative
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Antidepressants are overprescribed Mitrea (2007) defines antidepressants as an agent or a drug that is most commonly used to prevent or treat depression. However‚ in today’s society it could be said that antidepressants are being over prescribed and are being used to treat a vast range of other conditions‚ as well as clinical depression. When the first antidepressant was developed‚ manufacturers were reluctant to put it on the market due to the extremely low number of people suffering from depression
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The Endocrine System System Although we rarely think about them‚ the glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release influence almost every cell‚ organ‚ and function of our bodies. The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating mood‚ growth and development‚ tissue function‚ and metabolism‚ as well as sexual function and reproductive processes. In general‚ the endocrine system is in charge of body processes that happen slowly‚ such as cell growth. Faster processes like breathing
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America and 2 out every 3 adults is obese or overweight.” Only about one percent of obese people are obese because of a glandular problem. For example one the gland disorders associated with obesity is hypothyroidism. According to the National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Center‚ hypothyroidism “is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone to meet the body’s needs.” The thyroid hormone regulates metabolism which is the way the body uses energy. The way
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previous record of 14. He is also the only player to have won the World Cup Golden Ball and Golden Shoe in separate tournaments. Having suffered a string of serious injuries throughout his career‚ Ronaldo retired on 14 February 2011‚ citing pain and hypothyroidism as the reasons for his premature
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of discharge as tolerated. DISCHARGE DIAGNOSIS: Acute suppurative appendicitis. DISPOSITION: He will be seen by Dr. Medina in 5 days. He will be seen in my office in 6 weeks to be evaluated for possible hypercholesterolemia and possible hypothyroidism. _________________________ Ruth Ellis‚ MD RE: xx D: 01/20/---- T: 01/22/----
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Down Syndrome Although many theories have been developed‚ it is not known what actually causes Down syndrome. Some professionals believe that hormonal abnormalities‚ X-rays‚ viral infections‚ immunologic problems‚ or genetic predisposition may be the cause of the improper cell division resulting in Down syndrome. It has been known for some time that the risk of having a child with Down syndrome increases with advancing age of the mother; i.e.‚ the older the mother‚ the greater the possibility
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1. A 54-year-old patient is seen by the physician in the outpatient clinic setting for CLL that is currently in remission. The patient’s WBC counts‚ particularly lymphocytes remain within normal limits 2. Susan Oster‚ 45‚ is admitted to the hospital with a temperature of 38.5º C‚ heart rate 102 beats/min‚ respiration 20/min with septicemia and SIRS. WBC 12‚500. Documentation states respiratory and acute hepatic failure are due to septicemia. 3. OPERATIVE REPORT PATIENT: Mara Bell Lee PHYSICIAN:
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